I've watched my San Francisco Giants hit a higher gear these past few weeks. They sport an 11-3 record since their last losing series and are 4.5 games back of the NL League leading Dodgers. They have battled their way back to the middle ranks by utilizing young talent mixed in with veteran experience.
Also, quality pitching, timely hitting, and precision fielding have the Giants playing as a synchronized team. It's as if they've been playing together for years. All this while weathering injuries and early season losses. Coaching gets a star for superbly mixing and matching players with on-field scenarios.
I've been hesitant to post about their recent success for fear of jinxing their future. But after watching how courageously they battle, with a never give up attitude, it was time for me to say what I'm sure all Giants fans are thinking and/or saying about our team:
"There's something about this squad that reminds me of those championship years!"
Now that I've said and posted it, I feel even better about our chances this season. As it stands the Giants are 28-26, tied for 5th in the National League. There's plenty of baseball left to play this season, so this post is more an observation than prediction.
There are times in team sports where something that was missing is found and things just click into place. We just might be seeing this with the Giants as each day they come out and courageously compete. Right now, the future of this team looks very bright.
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